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Catholic Wedding Gift Ideas: Religious Wedding Gifts for Catholic Couples
Holy Matrimony is a joyous occasion uniting a bride and groom in a sacred covenant with God. It's a covenant so life-altering and sanctifying that it is a sacrament in the Catholic Church.
5 Tips For Celebrating Palm Sunday At Home
This is the first article in a new series on "How to Celebrate Holy Week at Home."Palm Sunday is right around the corner. This has always been one of my favorite Sundays of the year.As a kid, when ...
Growing in Faith - Our 2024 First Communion Gift Guide
The joyous spring season is here! With it, we welcome a new generation of Catholics to the Supper of the Lord in First Holy Communion. At The Catholic Company, we have curated a wonderful selection...
Heartfelt Gifts to Give at a Baptism: A Catholic Guide
There are few things more awe-inspiring for Catholics than the sacramental occasions we celebrate. Baptism is an especially joyful event, as an occasion to welcome new life and a reminder of the gr...
Confirmation is Not the End!
Recently a coworker and I were chatting about her daughter who was soon to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. She had just completed the faith formation classes at her parish, and from the ver...
Is the “Hail Mary” biblical?
Can we find this most important Marian prayer in the pages of Scripture?
What Is the Assumption of Mary? Why Catholics Believe It and Why It Gives Us Hope
What is the Assumption of Mary? Discover what Catholics believe, why the Church teaches this Marian dogma, and why it remains a sign of Christian hope.
The Best First Holy Communion Gifts for Girls: A Buying Guide
Shop meaningful and beautiful First Communion gifts for girls, including jewelry, keepsakes, books, and personalized treasures to celebrate her special day.
What is the significance of the number 40 in Holy Scripture?
The crazy part is: the significance of numbers in Sacred Scripture doesn’t stop at 40. It runs throughout the Bible!
7 Quotes from the Saints on the Holy Name of Mary
On September 12th the Church venerates the holy name of the Blessed Virgin Mary because of her unique privilege as the Mother of God, the holiest of all God's creatures, the Queen of Heaven and Ear...
Why Do Catholics Choose A Saint’s Name At Baptism?
Candles are lit, the petite white gown has been donned by a squirming infant, and now the celebrant turns to the parents holding the child and solemnly asks:“What name do you give your child?”In re...
Your Best Answers to "Who Is Your Favorite Saint, and Why?"
Since the death of the Church's first martyrs, Catholic Christians have been praying for the guidance and assistance of the saints in heaven.Our relationship with the blessed in heaven who are pres...
The Day I Met St. Mark in Venice: A Latina's True Fairy Story
The feast day of St. Mark the Evangelist is celebrated on April 25th, and his symbol is the winged lion. To commemorate this important author of the Gospel of Mark, I am sharing my experience when ...
What does the name “Jerusalem” mean?
“What’s in a name?” Juliet once asked her lover Romeo petulantly.
Preparing Kids for Faith Formation Classes - Helping Young Hearts Grow in Faith
Learn about the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) and how to prepare your child for faith formation classes by creating a culture of faith at home.
Hospitality is a Virtue: Fr. Leo Patalinghug Explains Why It's Essential for Christians
The Bible talks a lot about hospitality. In the New Testament alone, hospitality is given as an essential characteristic of a mature and practicing Christian.Here are just a few of the many places...
What are the seven spiritual works of mercy?
How can we answer the spiritual needs of friends, family, and even the world?
Why did St. Kateri walk 200 miles for the Faith?
Eventually, the persecution became so severe that Kateri made an extraordinary decision.
Why Do Catholics Have A Pope?
“If someone does not hold fast to this unity of Peter, can he imagine that he still holds the faith? If he [should] desert the chair of Peter upon whom the Church was built, can he still be confide...
August Birthstone (Peridot) Rosary
The August birthstone is peridot, also known as the “poor man’s emerald.” It is one of the only gems that only comes in one color; in this case, the color is a sparkling, bright green with an almo...
The Surprising Symbolism of Cardinals in the Spiritual Life
Has a cardinal—or another favorite member of God's creation—ever crossed your path in a moment when you were in need of peace, comfort, or direction from God? Believe it or not, the bright an...
The Catholic Faith is just like…baseball?!
They have more in common than you might think!
9 Ways a Parish Can Use Personalized Prayer Cards
There are many ways to use personalized prayer cards to share the Faith with others. This is the second post in a series of uses for personalized prayer cards. If you haven't read the first, please...
Why does St. Jerome have a skull in his study?
A book, a quill...it’s easy to see why these are attributes of St. Jerome, the great Church Father, scholar, and Biblical translator. But...a skull?